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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Community-Based, Applied Developmental Research
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Position Number: 3075974
Location: Storrs, CT
Position Type: Science

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Community-Based, Applied Developmental Research

Search: 496207
Work Type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Postdoctoral Research Associates

JOB SUMMARY

Be part of a thriving applied developmental research lab with a focus on early childhood education, including Head Start and home visiting. The University of Connecticut is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who has strong quantitative expertise and interest in applied developmental research in low-income communities. The initial full-time appointment will be for one year starting on July 1, 2022, with the possibility of a renewal depending on available funding and performance. With the mentorship of Dr. Rachel Chazan Cohen, the position involves contributing to evaluations of high-quality early care and education programs and secondary data analysis of datasets related to the home visiting workforce. The position is physically located on the main campus of the University of Connecticut at Storrs, CT.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinating data collection in early care and education centers
Supervising and mentoring of graduate students
Managing data (data merging, organization, IRB submissions, survey development)
Analyzing data (descriptive, regression, multivariate analyses)
Preparing publications and conference presentations as well as research briefs intended for a broad audience (collaboratively and as lead author)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Ph.D. in psychology, education, human development, social work, or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment
Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment
Expertise in quantitative methodology
Beginning track record of publication
Excellent academic writing skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent interpersonal skills, especially with teachers and other practitioners
Experience in both large-scale datasets and small-scale original studies
Experience conducting program evaluations and/or research in low-income communities

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, 12-month position, with the possibility of renewal, dependent on funding and performance.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty & Staff Positions, Search #496207 to upload a curriculum vitae (CV), a cover letter describing your interests, experience, and fit with the position, one representative publication or writing sample, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Questions can be directed to Rachel Chazan Cohen, rachel.c.cohen@uconn.edu.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on May 20, 2022.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

Advertised: 05/13/2022
Application Close: May 20 2022

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/496207/postdoctoral-research-associate-in-communitybased-applied-developmental-research